HS 3370 Troy University Developing Helping Skills Questions 1. Seeing problems that others have is much easier than identifying and working on our own prob

HS 3370 Troy University Developing Helping Skills Questions 1. Seeing problems that others have is much easier than identifying and working on our own problems. Think of some problem that you have (or have had) that involves at least one other person. If you are like most of us, you might have blamed the other person for the problem. Striving to be as honest as possible, identify your part of the problem or the aspect of the problem that you are willing to consider addressing. What might you change to contribute to the solution to the problem?

2. Think of a time in your life when you tried to convince someone to make a change he/she was resistant to make. For example, if a friend or partner said, “I don’t care how much money I owe. I am going to get this great new car.” You might have responded by saying “Maybe you should wait until you have gotten yourself out of debt before getting a new car.” What are your guesses about what the other person might say? Often when you push against resistance, the other person pushes back by making his/her position even stronger. In the above example, if you said, “It sounds like you really want the new car but, are you a bit concerned about how much money you owe?” How do you think the other person would have responded to that statement?

3. Think about a problem that you have faced or a problem that someone you know has faced or is facing. Write out ways to break the problem into several smaller, more manageable parts. You may want to challenge yourself to think of as many small parts as possible. It is important to generate these smaller parts of the problem since what seem like a manageable part to you may not seem so to others. Now, tell me what the problem was and what are the small manageable pieces you put it into?

***Please remember to use APA (no first person, use in-text citations and a scholarly reference). ***

Rubric

Pro Comm Writing Assignment Rubric (2) (1) (1)

Pro Comm Writing Assignment Rubric (2) (1) (1)

Criteria Ratings Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization

5.0 pts

Full Marks: Meets all of the criteria. The paper is organized well and all directions were followed.

3.5 pts

Some organization is present, however formatting is inconsistent with minimal flaws.

2.0 pts

Organization and formatting is present, but is not correct. Directions were not properly adhered to.

0.0 pts

Directions were not followed.

5.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCritical Thinking/Application of Material

40.0 pts

Full Marks (Represents excellent/superior work): Exceeds the criteria for a fully developed paper with the proper application of the material.

30.0 pts

Represents good work: The paper shows a developed thought process and gives detail on most of the subject matter. Paper reflects developed ideas and thought process.

20.0 pts

Represents average work; The paper shows an semi developed thought process and gives detail to most of the subject matter. Paper reflects semi developed ideas and thought process, but did not completely finalize all aspects of the process.

10.0 pts

The paper shows that the writer has an idea; however the ideas were not conveyed or developed with this paper. The paper touched briefly on a set of ideas but did not fully develop them.

5.0 pts

The student demonstrates the minimal skills considered necessary to pass the assignment and has not demonstrated the ability to meet expectations.

0.0 pts

The paper does not show that the writer has developed critical thinking skills necessary to fully complete the assignment.

40.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeClarity

30.0 pts

Full Marks (Represents excellent/superior work): Explanations very clear and well organized.

24.0 pts

Represents good work: The body of the paper shows a developed thought process and gives detail on most of the subject matter.

18.0 pts

Represents average work: The body of the paper touched briefly on a set of ideas but did not fully develop them, showing growth and competency.

12.0 pts

The student demonstrates the minimal skills considered necessary to pass the assignment and has not demonstrated the ability to meet expectations.

6.0 pts

Did not complete or didn’t fully develop their thoughts on each of the discussion points.

30.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting-GrammarSentence structure, paragraph structure, spelling, punctuation

25.0 pts

Full Marks (Represents excellent/superior work): minimal errors in sentence structure, paragraph structure, spelling, or punctuation.

20.0 pts

Represents good work: 0-3 different errors in sentence structure, paragraph structure, spelling, or punctuation.

15.0 pts

Represents average work: 4-5 different errors in sentence structure, paragraph structure, spelling, or punctuation

10.0 pts

The student demonstrates the minimal skills considered necessary to pass the assignment and has not demonstrated the ability to meet expectations.

5.0 pts

Did not complete the assignment or had 8 or more different errors in sentence structure, paragraph structure, spelling, or punctuation.

25.0 pts

Total Points: 100.0